What can’t I put in my food recycling caddies?

Garden waste.

Food packaging.

Liquids, including tea and coffee.

Mice and birds killed by cats/other animals.

Oil or liquid fat.

Plastic bags.

Lining your food recycling caddies

You can place food recycling directly into your small silver caddy or you can line it with a compostable bag or small amount of newspaper. Using these will help the food dislodge when the collection crew is emptying the larger outdoor caddies by tapping them on the edge of the large collection bin on the vehicle. If this action doesn’t remove all the contents the crews are not expected to dislodge it in other ways – you would have to remove the food.

Compostable liners

Please use 100% compostable liners, carrying one of these logos and available to buy at many local stores and online. If you prefer to use newspaper follow our handy ‘how to line your food caddy’ guide.

Locking your food caddy

Place the handle of your large outdoor food caddy upright or down at the front to lock it and prevent animals getting at the food.